The Inferno Crisis: Broken Restraints...and Bodies

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The Summit in Limbo-Throne Room

<< Morgan smiled..her OWN smile was as wicked in its own way as Black's. She slowly arose from her throne..and stepped down...directing Black to step aside..as she walked forward>>

Those fools do not realize...that Ororo and Alison are the ONLY ones who can grant them the faintest measure of protection from me. But now, they will have FAR MORE to worry about than "what else" i may do. So confident is Haleigh that she will be able to keep her beloved dog, Cameron safe. BOTH of them would be dead now if it werent for Ororo.... and GUARDIAN...she..she actually SAVED her Brother..TWICE. I still cant believe it. Something must be wrong with her.


<< pacing back and forth...slowly..as her long, blue jagged edged cape with its light absorbing underside, sweeps behind her with each step and turn; Spellbinder plots with wicked delight>>

even now, they are too stupid to realize that the ONLY person who would have a clue as to what is about to happen is Alison. She is with Ororo and they would be FOOLISH to cross her in her own domain. They wouldnt heed Alison's warnings before..now they will SUFFER , while I have my revenge..and expand the icy hell of Limbo to NYC!

oh...but the most delicious part about all of this...is that one of them is actually going to HELP ME seal the fate of NYC and ensure that not only those fools..but ALL of the vermin of NYC will feel my WRATH!!

::thunder rumbles in the air...as winds whistle and whisper throughout the majestic castle::

Limbo's magick will over run the city...enchanting it..and bringing all the inanimate objects to life....causing the temperature to rise to SICKENING levels...and making the city a death trap for its citizens. The rest of the Six will be so busy trying to save them..that they will not be prepared to see me with my surprised guest..or YOU Black.

::Spellbinder laughs haughtily at the thought of the shock and anguish they will feel when she unviels the most heartless part of her vengefull plot in this Inferno Crisis. Indeed...ALL of them...ESPECIALLY Haleigh will see how deadly a mistake they made in cross Morgan Victoria.::
 
:: Glancing around the beautiful garden that was Ororo's, Alexis felt a little less on edge here....Turning to Ororo she watched as she took Alison away to heal her--or do whatever needed to be done to the woman. Without Alison they would of all died....and she did owe the woman many thanks once she recovered and this entire ordeal was done and over with. Allowing her head to hang for a few minutes, Alexis closed her sapphire eyes taking in a calm breath. She could overhear Haleigh and Cameron's conversation, hearing the hint of passion and romance between them. Honestly, those two were the LAST people she would of thought out of everyone to fall in love. But soon, her attention was diverted once again to Blaze. Lifting her head hearing Blaze's question, Alexis looked at the fire manipulator and nodded. ::

"I'm fine."

:: Bending down, Alexis took a seat on the soft green grass. Hey....she wasn't going to give up an oppritrotunity to rest. Crossing her legs indian style, the meta human took a deep breath in before looking to Blaze once again. She really wasn't going to give up this infatuation about that kiss. Sighing, Alexis simply shook her head. ::

"I know you don't regret it Blaze....I can see that fully. But we have more dire issues to deal with..."

:: Lowering her eyes, Alexis soon closed them allowing her body and mind to rest. She really didn't want to speak of that kiss that Blaze planted on her. She didn't know how to react then, and she sure as hell didn't want to react to it now. Especially after the events that were happening. Once this situation was over with, she was surely going to pay the petite sparkler back. ;) ::
 
Ororo's Garden -- Peach tree/Stream

"Your right....my mind has been else where. I'm trying so hard to keep it together without being a flake. What you said back at Illustra....me looking up to Morgan, that was true. In a way I guess I do try and follow in her footsteps, I envy her. I can't believe this has happened....it was just as Guardian predicted, including Haleigh's death."


** Although Blaze had been unconscious during the altercation, she took the pieces of Cameron's words together. Reaching down, Blaze picked off a small speck of grass, running her fingertips over it. This was probably one of the hardest challenges for Foxfire. She had lost a sister and now they all had to face the new Spellbinder. Dropping her head, Blaze continued on. **

"I don't know if I can face my sister....even after all the destruction she's done...and I know she's not my "sister" anymore but I'm losing strength. Morgan has always been there for me....and now I'm lost without her. She was my backbone, my mentor, and a mother figure to me."

** Pausing to catch a slow breath, Blaze was beginning to pour her heart out to Shockwave. Which was rather uncharacteristic of Foxfire but she was probably the most vulnerable of the team. She couldn't discuss the matter with Alison or even Ororo. Instead, she turned to Alexis. Flicking the shard of grass away. Her emerald eyes moved onto Alexis once more, sadness filled Foxfire's eyes. She resembled that of a grey hound or a lost puppy. Blinking her eyes, she looked away. After finishing the peach supplied by the healthy tree, she tossed the core to the ground. The mutant felt somewhat better discussing what was troubling her plus a bit of nutrition from the fruit helped. However, she knew worse things were to come. Standing up, she placed both hands into her pockets, eyeing the stream. **

"I can't think straight and its bothering me....I'm needed on this team but I feel a lot of regret for my actions over the last couple of months. We're going to have to face Morgan but I'm scared. Not scared of dying but to challenge her. Once we do, I think Morgan will be lenient on me but for the rest of you, she'll be utterly brutal."

** Crouching down by the stream, Blaze glided the palm of her hand over the clear running stream. The pure and crisp water felt refreshing against her warm hand. What Blaze didn't know was the involvement of Black, the evil vicious creature who brutalized her. Once the fire manipulator finds out this dark secret, all bets will be off and for her, there will be no turning back and she won't forgive Morgan. Standing back up, she leaned her weight up against one of the apple trees behind her. She became quiet again, thinking to herself while the others recuperated. **
 
:: Alexis listened to Blaze pour her heart out...it was completely opposite of what Blaze would normally do, but she could tell he mutant was torn over the present situation. Alexis didn't bother to inturupt or put her two sense in until Blaze was finished....but once she was actually finished, Alexis just sighed. The only sibling she had was AJ...and that situation in itself was strange. Therefore she really didn't know how Blaze was feeling, and didn't know how to comfort her. Parting her lips with her tongue, Alexis fluttered her eyes a couple of times before looking down at her hands which were resting in her lap. As she began to pick at her perfectly manicured nails, the blonde beauty finally looked up at Blaze. ::

"The only advise I can give you....is to follow your heart. I personally won't take offence if you want to side with your sister. She's family--you share the same blood, a bond. I would do the same for AJ in a heartbeat. But if you do decide to fight against her...just make sure it's because you WANT to...because you feel it's the right thing to do. Not because you feel pressured by Haleigh or Cameron....or even myself."

:: Pausing, Alexis glanced away from Blaze for a moment, before continuing on. ::

"...Just follow your heart."

:: Alexis wasn't really on anyone's side....to be frank, she just wanted to stay alive. After seeing everything that has happened in the past few days....and in the past 8 months...it made Alexis really want to do some things that she normally would of put off. Taking a deep breath in, the meta human gazed off into the distance, allowing her mind to wander. ::
 
Ororo's Garden: Haleigh Davidoff

Haleigh nodded as Ororo spoke... there were several comments should COULD have made... she couldve pointed out how it didnt hurt to speak civilly to Cameron and Herself and she could pointed out how obviously it was that O favored Alison over the rest... but there was no reason to... nor was it wise to make Ororo any more annoyed... not right now, when they needed the woman's help and protection more than ever.... and certainly not after Ororo had saved Cameron from certain death and brought Hales back from the dead.... so Haleigh overlooked the harsh tone Ororo took whenever speaking to her or Cameron and tried to ignore how mush gentler her voice got whenever Alison's name was in the sentence....

Hales looks up at Blaze, their eyes locking... she didnt have to be telepath to know what she as thinking... and Haleigh gave her a glare, narrowing her blue eyes and shaking her head, silently telling her not to say what she was thinking aloud. She looked around the garden... taking another deep breath. she could hear the conversation between Alexis and Blaze and also heard the advice Alexis was giving. Haleigh didn't get up... she continued to cradle Cameron's head, absentmindedly massaging his scalp. She spoke up so everyone could hear... it was important that she got through to each of them before it was too late.

"Actually... her heart may very well be what she needs to ignore. Ororo is very disappointed in us all... and not without warrant. We rarely work as a team and the six of us can't remain in each others presence for more than six minutes... we are supposed to be a team... apparently... its our DESTINY... but at the rate we are going... hell would freeze over if ever we WERE as a team. From what Ororo has old me... New York City is in grave danger... and if Morgan can get a foothold in New York... she might be able to spread the poison to the rest of the country... and the world. Sounds great, right? Now I feel just as the rest of you do... I never ASKED for this... and I before I became aware of this 'destiny'.... I was happy with my life... I was happy with the way things were going in my life. However.... this has been asked of US... and so we must accept... for the sake of our lives and that of those lives that depend upon us. It will be much like it was for me six years ago... we will risk our lives and our well being to save the lives of those who wont even know they are in danger... and thus... we will never be thanked.. or given any kind of slack. However.... unlike my Navy days.... there will be no Medals, no promotions, and NO hazard pay... but we have a RESPONSIBILITY to these people... to save them from terror. For some of us [looking directly at Blaze] this will prove very difficult.... because the terrorist is close to the heart.... and it takes way more courage to stand up to your sister than it does your adversary. for the rest of us... it will be even worse... for she wants us DEAD most of all. The only way we will make it it to work as a TEAM... as we are meant to be... without getting sidetracked with petty squables." Haleigh looks down at Cameron, staring into his eyes. "It goes double for you.... you must disregard your relation to Alison just as she neglects her tie to you... it is a source of frustration for you both... She will continue to refuse you and Erika both.... you have to accept that... for the time being... when this is all OVER... when we have time to breathe again... you can confront her.... She saved your life, I hear... try to make peace with her by way of a thank you... if not for the sake of the unity of this team.... then for YOURSELF.... it WILL get easier if she doesnt despise you as much.... she wont let you suffer QUITE as long before offering a helping hand."

It was a power pep talk... It was easy to see how Haleigh motivated the people she sent out into the field...and what kind of leader she was when she wanted something accomplished... and it was quite obvious that death had CHANGED Haleigh... or at least had changed her back.... but since they never knew her BEFORE the Citadle... this would certainly be a new side of her for them... but they would also come to see that the Haleigh they knew was just below the surface...
 
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The Garden: Ororo's Citadle

::far away from where The members of the Six and their ally Erika were, Ororo was in her stone gothic citadle. the fortress was circular in design, with several smaller offshoots that were connected by high level enclosed stone bridges. very beautiful indeed....with rose adorned vines accenting various parts of the walls outside..and a crystal blue lake that surrounded the citadle. some small sparkling..enchanted creatures flitted about and frolicked in the water and large massive trees all around...some of them were a little curious about the visitors..and wanted to investigate them.::

::but inside the Citadle....an exasperated Ororo put her hand to her forehead. Her attempts to revive Alison thus far have failed. they were on one of the top floors ...in a large , circular room dimly lit by soft green flame torches. the cobble stone walls had niches carved within them that held various postions and other talismans and accessories of the craft encased in crystal orbs. a royal red velvet runner expanded into a large circular area rug in the middle of the room and all around was the most beautiful antinque french dark wood furniture.::

::Guardian lay in a large canopy bed....as Ororo sat by her side...gently dabbing her forehead with a cool cloth::

Ororo: Alison, do not give up. Do not abandon your friends and family in this hour most dire. They need you, whether they wish to believe it or not. You faced Morgan...and SURVIVED on your own merit. deep within your marble hard heart..there lies a compassionate soul. It is what gave you the strength to protect your siblings as a child. It is what allowed you to be there for Morgan when she lost her sister. Do not let the events as of late deter you from living the life you were meant to. Come back to us, Alison.


::Ororo gently stroked Alison's hair...as the slowly pulsating glowing field of restorative magicks arond Alison's body continued to properly repair her badly irradiated body...but there was cause for concern. Alison had been mistreated by Cameron, Haleigh and even Erika. Despite being the second strongest of the team..and being hard as marble...her soul and her spirit were weary. She knew this because Alison had COME to her shortly before the battle with Kelly and confided in her. When Morgan's attack slammed into her...it may have provided the "out" that she secretly desired. to be FREE of this world and pestilence of those who seemed to devalue her as a woman and all she had to offer. Such an UNLIKELY feeling to be attributed to Alison Marble..but despite her power and persona..she WAS human and she WAS entitled to human feeling and emotion..despite the cruelty heaped on her by Cameron and Haleigh.::

::Ororo stood up..and slowly made her way across the large room...looking out of one of the carved out openings in the wall that served as a window, she could see quite far from it. she observed the members of the Six...resting and talking among themselves in the safety of the garden.::

Ororo: as much as it pains me....i may have to involve the child, Erika King. But she is such a novice and so one sided in her dealings with magick...i doubt she will be effective. I must take time to ponder this course of action. But at the very least...i must have a talk with the child.


::Ororo's cape flowed slightly in the soft breeze that traveled through the citadle..as she wrapped her arms around her waste..and closed her eyes...remembering a young Morgan and Alison, remembering Farrah, the darkchilde ...and HER close group of friends as well as Magik,Cat and Ororo's own group of X-men. Ororo had been many things to each woman in the dark trinity...but of the three of them, Morgan was clearly the most untamed, the wildest in her abandon and given the nature of her transformation...there would be MUCH trevailing on the part of EVERYONE involved. She turned back and looked at Alison. She knew that she would have to at least clue ERIKA in on the situation if nothing else. She hoped that the young woman would understand::
 
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:: Alexis listened to Haleigh's words....the woman had changed drastically. There was no hint of sarcasim, no hint of brutality, nothing. It was just a woman--a team member--telling everyone the truth. Everything Haleigh said was true. Exhaling a shaky breath, Alexis stood from the groud, slowly making ever way towards a beautiful oak tree that was a few feet away from Blaze, Haleigh, and Cameron. Alexis didn't need to add your two sense, she didn't even have to say anything at all. Haleigh HAD said it all. For the first time since they had all became a team, she completely and utterly agreed with Haleigh. Leaning her shoulder blade against the trunk of the tree, Alexis stared out into the distance. It was a beautiful sight, filled with trees, streams, grassy plains, and blue skys. But beyond the serenity of Ororo's garden was the visabley haunting Limbo--Morgan's domain. Thunderous clouds and lightning flickered in the distance......Crossing her arms across her chest as the winds in Ororo's garden began to pick up, Alexis' blonde locks tossed to the side in a flawless manor. The bitter winds gave the meta human a chill as visable goosebumps could be seen on her arms. Pressing her dry pale lips together, the blonde kept to herself for a bit, just thinking. Enjoying the moment of calmness because she knew....havoc would be arising soon. ::
 
O's Garden -- Blaze

** Staring off into the horizon, Blaze seemed to be deeply in thought. Her eyes revealing so many emotions all in one view point. Most knew Blaze was weighing the pros and cons of the situation. As Alexis began to speak, she listened to her fully not bothering to make eye contact. Trusting her heart? The same words Morgan offered her back at the ocean front at Erika's place. She pondered the idea, Foxfire was known for following her heart but was it wise? At this time, Haleigh offered the whole team some motivation. And Blaze could hear and feel the sincerity of it, which surprised her, coming from Haleigh. Turning her head, she locked eyes with Haleigh. Blaze was secretly reading her again, she had changed since her tragic fate. A look of shock was written all over Blaze's features. She was speechless, was this woman really Haleigh? Foxy knew underneath the hard interior lay the dormant humane woman and now she was resurfacing, more than Haleigh knew or expected. **

"We shall see....when the time comes I'll decide, until then I need to think this through."

** Her words were soft and gentle, probably due to the calming tranquil effect of Ororo's garden. Either way, she needed to think and perhaps even meditate. Pushing her left shoulder off the trunk of the apple tree, she walked away from the group. She headed for the horizon not far away. The thought of battling Spellbinder bothered Blaze, it hurt the Mutant. Haleigh's advice was good but it was faltered, she had NO idea what it was to battle a sibling. Walking into a clear forest like atmosphere, Blaze stopped short. Clenching her right fist, she knelt down on one knee, looking up at the sky. **

"Give me the strength I so desire to face this challenge. I do not know which to follow, my head or my heart. My teammates need me more than ever but I need my sister more...."

** Pulling her fist back, Fox slammed the knuckle down brutally against the ground level with anger. The pain that traveled through her bones felt good, it meant she was still alive. But the pain vanished as did the cut across her knuckles. Sometimes the firestarter wished she could turn off her healing factor. Closing her eyes, she maneuvered her legs down into a yoga sitting position. Turning her fingertips up, she began to meditate. In this battle, she didn't need her rage but her raw emotion instead. She needed to be calm and coherent. After a while of doing this, Blaze's green eyes fluttered open. Her eyes were no longer saddened or frightened. Instead they revealed a fierce determination, she had her answer. Climbing to her feet while dusting the dirt off her clothing. Pivoting on the back of her heel, she performed an "about face" suddenly, that military training becoming evident. Marching back to the outskirts of the garden. **

** Appearing behind a tree, Blaze silently stepped over a small tree trunk. It was the oak tree that Alexis stood against. Standing next to Alexis, Blaze didn't say a word or even look to breath. Pulling out a pair of silver adamantium sais, Blaze eyed them. With a twirl of her wrist she easily wielded them. At the end of the butt of the sais was a red gem, look familiar? Of course they were, they were Paris Calvin's better known to her comrades as Elektra. Blaze finally began to speak, her eyes moving onto Haleigh again. **

"I have my decision."

** Another swirl of her sais and they disappeared up her sleeve of the long sleeve shirt. She walked over to Haleigh and Cameron. Crouching down by them, she carefully ran her fingertips over his forehead. But this was no ordinarily massage, it was a Chinese remedy. Drawing her eyes on Prophet, she executed a small healing factor. She didn't bother to glance at Haleigh. **

"Leave my sister to me....for now. I can distract her long enough for Ororo to work her magick. I doubt my sister will listen to me but I must try. There's a chord within her that has to be struck....but I don't know what it could be. Watch over Cameron until he's at full capacity and don't allow him to be a hero. You, Alexis, and Cameron are the key. I'll need you to watch my six."

** Of course Haleigh would know what the fire manipulator was talking about. With a final work of her fingertips, she stopped. The circulation in Cameron's skull would be working full force now. Standing up, Blaze peered down at Haleigh. **

"I will help you fight this battle."

** Blaze's words were cool and confident now, in fact she looked rejuvenated and quite refreshed. She was prepared to face Morgan and anyone else. But would she be ready for Black? Her eyes were drawn back to Haleigh. **

"Don't allow the TO Demons to harm the others...do you have perhaps any sort of suit that could protect them against it? If you do, then by all means suit them up. I'm immune to viruses including this one, plus I was already injected with it back at the Citadel. Alexis...you fry up those demons quite nicely. I'm going to need all of you in this....as my strength. I will be drawing on your raw emotions when the time comes, this will get me through it. In the final hour Ororo or Alison will face Spellbinder. Morgan's power's range from her stepping disks, flight, X shift strength, magickal detection, imitation, binding/ensnaring, mystical flame control, body transformation, astral projection, magick shields, cloaking/invisibility, eldritch bolts and healing/curing/restoration. But one of her greatest fears are snakes, especially large gigantic ones. However projecting one infront of her will be difficult for she has a psi screen which flaws Cameron. Her more focused power is the element of wind, which is why we're so closely related. The two of us have control over an element, myself with fire. She's likely to put mine out, so I must rely on my other skills. Her demons in limbo, she can control. Morgan has viewed each of us in battle, when battling her use different modes of attacks, use something you've never called upon because tonight....we'll need it. But what might be the key is....her cross time trinity...connected to the demon Sorceress Darkchilde and the superhero Magik. Magik would be a valuable key player....however we would have to travel either back in time or to the present, and I don't have that power. Do any of you have a plan?"

** Blaze was probably the best bet for the personal information on Morgan, for she knew her. Expecting the darker powers would be difficult. But at least they had a knowledge of what to expect...for now. **
 
Ororo's Garden

:: Continuing to look off into the horizon, Alexis didn't even hear Blaze approach her. Her movements were so quiet and steelthy that when the fire manipulator actually spoke, Alexis jumped. Turning to Blaze, she watched as she made her way to Haleigh. Studying her movements, her facial expressions, Alexis stayed quiet for the time being. As Blaze continued on with her large monologue, the meta human took some steps forward now making her way towards the rest of The Six. Blaze's words came as a surprise....she was almost certain Blaze would want to aid her sister...but it showed how truly different Blaze was from Morgan. Keeping her arms crossed, again, she continued to listen, not interupting once. But some of what Blaze had said was again, very surprising to Alexis. She need HER strength to get through this ordeal? Wow...Alexis really was a pretty good manipulator, because she assumed she was pretty low on the totom poll when it came to inner strength. But then again, perhaps she was stronger then she thought? Either way, in this situation, she didn't have mixed feelings or an emotional attatchment that would flaw her instincts....so in actuality, she was the strongest one here emotionally. Raising her brows, Alexis nodded as Blaze finished up. ::

"Well...if you want to play on her fear of snakes, i'm able to manipulate my energy into any form needed. As for using attacks that we haven't used before...I have a few up my sleeve that Adam taught be a while back. But then again, this is a completely different playing field. My powers might not even work in Limbo."

:: Looking down at Haleigh and Cameron, her eyes then shifted to Blaze. Alexis was fully prepared to kill Morgan if she was put in the situation. Whether or not her powers were capable to do it in this realm, was another story. Either way, Alexis wasn't going to helm this mission.....this was on Blaze, Alison, and Ororo. Her most important mission was to stay alive. ::
 
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Ororo herself

::a howling wind suddenly gusts...as leaves and flower pedals flow in the small columnar whirl wind. Ororo appears...her blue cape and hair blowing slightly to the side as she stands tall in her white goddess dress. her solid white eyes fixed firmly on the group::

Ororo: Blaze, do you know what happens when a person who is already unstable is further stimulated by an irrational fear?.....THIS!


:: extend her arm and pointing it to a small tree...Ororo blasts it with a bright white bolt...and as the tree violently explodes...it turns into a pile of dead leaves::

If you want to die as well, then go ahead and attempt to provoke Morgan even further by attacking her with her greatest fear. She is BEYOND human restraint now, and has no problem with detsroying ALL OF YOU if that is what it takes. Do not mistake your respite in this garden for a chance to entertain the thought that any of you are capable of controlling or even defeating Morgan in a fire fight. That is what she wants. You have seen with your own eyes that she will kill each of you if you cross her. She will come up with a new way each and every time. Your task is not to stop Morgan...but to COME TOGETHER for once, and HELP those who cannot help themselves. Those who will be consumed by her Inferno. When you are confronted by this dark child it will only be at the hour most critical...and THEN my child, you will know what to do, and it will not be a misguided attempt to scare her.


::it seemed that everyone thought that THEY could MAKE Morgan change back or reform. their approach to this was all wrong and Ororo knew it.::

at THIS precise moment, although I have been able to restore Alison's body from Morgan's attacks, she is unwilling to "return" to this realm. I suspect that her soul is weary and she wishes to pass on. Not that this is completely suprising, considering the mistreatment she has received from a number of you. ::looking down at Haleigh and Cameron before turning away::


We will need her. Her powers as a seer as well as a time mage will be vital once we return to earth.



Erika King...please return with me to my citadle. We have much to discuss. The rest of you rest yourselves. When i return, we will be on our way to NYC.
 
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Erika King: Ororo's Garden

< Erika just didn't know what to do at this point. She was extremely grateful that her brother had been restored but now she was left with a quandry. How were they all going to get out of this? She watched the others somewhat fall apart in their own ways but especially Blaze. She looked at her brother who was still weak and on his back underneath a large oak tree. He hadn't said a word since Ororo left them all with Guardian. She walked over to him and knelt down, somewhat cradling him in her arms along with Haleigh as she blocked out everyone else around them. She rubbed his face and smiled. >

"Well, buddy.. you're still alive. But honestly Cameron.. I need you to promise me something. I have always looked over you the best I could and I made sure you survived through the years. You and the others may not be impressed with how I did things, but I did what I thought was best for me. I need you to promise to be low key. I don't want you to provoke Morgan any further. I know it's going to be hard.. but it will be harder for me to watch you die than it will for you to keep your mouth closed. Promise me Cameron..."

< She took a moment to enjoy the beauty of the Garden. It somewhat reminded her of her own Garden at home in California. How she wished she could go back there right now and just sit and meditate and plant her trees and flowers. It had always done wonders to center her and calm her and she needed that now more than anything if she was going to help the others to stay alive during Morgan's downfall. She looked to Haleigh and gave a sign of thanks for helping Cameron through this rough time. Erika was completely fine with Haleigh and Cameron's relationship, whatever it was. She just wished that she had the same bond with her brother that Haleigh did. She didn't have time to be selfish now. Her brother was wounded, Alison was as well and now everything was in dissaray. She nodded at Haleigh's wise words. >

"Haleigh, you are right. I have been watching you all since the day of your inception and if hasn't been one thing it's been the other. You all.. WE all have to realize that this is something way beyond ourselves. Innocent lives are at stake, lives who have no clue who the Six are, yet alone what Limbo is and it's dangers. It is time for you all to come together, as the team you were destined to be. As the Six.. if not, each one of you will DIE. Sorry to be blunt, but it is the truth...."

< Hearing Ororo appear within the garden once more, she looked at the woman dead in the eye. Intent on everything she was saying. She nodded for Haleigh to take over Cameron completely as she kissed him on the cheek before getting up and walking over to Ororo. >

"Please, Ororo.. I will do anything in my power to help you..."
 
Cameron: Ororo's Garden

:: Cameron was still very weak and couldn't really pay attention to what was going on around him at the moment. His body and his mind were silent for the moment, but it wasn't a bad thing. The cool air and wind swept over his body and offered a quiet break from all the chaos that had just ensued. He was so scared right now. He had never seen Morgan like that in his entire life. He was definitely the straw that broke the Camel's back. He had gotten what he had wanted but he was now feeling extremely remorseful. He just didn't know if it was too little too late. A calm and almost maternal voice came over to him. It was Erika. She cradled him and spoke to him firm but soft at the same time. She gave him somewhat of an ultimadum. It pained him to have Erika think about his death. He never wanted to hurt her at all. He grabbed her hand along with Haleigh's as he spit out his answer. ::

"I promise.. I will.. I promise...Just..I... promise, Erika..."

:: He fell ill once more as a ping of pain hit him as he was still realing from the effects of Morgan's spell. Although Ororo had healed him he still was in an intense amount of pain, which was why he hadn't left the ground since arriving in the garden. He now felt both the warm touch of his sister and his best friend at his side and for the first time in a long time, he felt loved and cared for, which deep down was all Cameron wanted. His arrogant attitude and his relationships with women were just empty ways to get the approval and satisfaction that he needed for the moment. He heard the winds of Ororo sweep through the garden and the next thing he knew, Erika was gone and so was Ororo and the rest were left to themselves. He fluttered his eyes and looked up at Haleigh ::

"Come on.. let's get some sleep..."

:: He turned in her lap as he rested his head there and tried to somewhat sleep off the effects of his healing. To gain at least some strength for the trip to NYC ::
 
** Taking Alexis' idea into consideration, Blaze was desperate for a plan. She KNEW Morgan would lash out, so it was natural for her to prepare herself and the others. She wasn't fond of the strategy, using Morgan's greatest fears but it was just a defense. Suddenly, the sound of a howling wind caught her attention and there stood Ororo, who was addressing the mutant. Shaking her head at the question she was asked, she didn't know what would happen. But at this point, Ororo demonstrated. Jumping back a bit, Blaze eyed the ashes which now littered the ground. **

"You have a point I see..."

** So, there assignment was to protect the innocent lives the Darkchilde would take or threaten. Foxfire was confident the group could work together to protect NYC. Her face grew grim at the failing health of Alison. Avoiding eye contact, Blaze peered down at the ground. She had only gotten to know Alison and already there was a possibility she might be leaving them for a more peaceful heaven. She hoped Ororo could restore Alison but not everything worked out so easily. **

** Hearing Erika's name made Blaze look back up. What did she need her for? It was rather odd, Erika was quite ever since they arrived at the Garden. Was she scared? Who knew, certainly not the fire mutant. After Ororo offered them rest, Blaze remained standing. Who could rest now? Blaze couldn't, not with her sister lost to the darkside and Guardian near death or already dead. These facts unnerved her, that thick skin beginning to melt away further into her inferno. Sitting down on a small round rock, which was just adjacent to Haleigh and Cameron. Her eyes moving back onto both of them. There was a passion growing between those two, funny how love worked sometimes. A feeling Foxfire missed....ever since the death of her fiance, she failed to love again. Was she capable of it? This wasn't the time or the place to test it. But maybe she already was....right in front of her was love. She just failed to notice it but soon she will realize it....by risking her life for her teammates and complete strangers. While Morgan lost her soul, Blaze gained strength and a more compassionate heart, something she lacked for so long. Maybe it wasn't just Haleigh who was changing, but ALL of them, and for the better. Perhaps they could work together as the Six once and for all. **
 
Ororo inside her citadle

::it did not please Ororo to be so grim and firm with Blaze. She was enduring far more than anyone should have to in this unnatural nightmare. But Ororo knew that Blaze would make it through. She would bolster her when she needed it most.::


::for now, Ororo lead Erika to her citadle. the fortress was circular in design, with several smaller offshoots that were connected by high level enclosed stone bridges. very beautiful indeed....with rose adorned vines accenting various parts of the walls outside..and a crystal blue lake that surrounded the citadle. some small sparkling..enchanted creatures flitted about and frolicked in the water and large massive trees all around...some of them were a little curious about the visitors..and wanted to investigate them.::


:: once inside and several floors up, in a large , circular room dimly lit by soft green flame torches. the cobble stone walls had niches carved within them that held various postions and other talismans and accessories of the craft encased in crystal orbs. a royal red velvet runner expanded into a large circular area rug in the middle of the room and all around was the most beautiful antinque french dark wood furniture. Guardian lay in a large canopy bed::

Ororo: behold, your sister, Alison Marble. My magicks have restored her physical body with the greatest of ease. But I'm afraid her soul...her spirit is beyond even MY power to compell back to this side of the realm. She is weary , Erika...the strain that your return and all of the trials that came along with it took far greater a toll than anyone could know. Shortly before she rejoined you to battle your mother, she came to me and confided. she knew this moment would come and she wanted to tell SOMEONE and because there was no one that she could turn to, not even Morgan, she came to me. She and I had time to know each other many moons ago. but I have honestly done all that i can ....YOU now...must step forward...and attempt to succeed where I cannot.

::She motioned for Erika to draw closer to the canopy bed...where Alison lay still...surrounded by soft glowing green field of restorative magick that glowed and pulsated slowly ::

There is more at stake here than you realize, child. You worry about your young brother, Cameron, who has created more than his share problems and played a role in the current situation that we all face... and here now lies Alison and without her, the both of you would have been dead many times over both past and tonight. The time has come for you to realize and ACCEPT the necessity of ALL magick...both white AND black. To let go of this repressive, one sided existence you have lead. You must REACH out your sister...and convince her to COME BACK ...for ALL our sakes. We will need each other ...and we MUST not...DARE not allow the shallowness of human conflict interfere now more than ever.
 
< Erika was breathless at the beauty of the Citadle. It was definitely much more tranquil and peaceful than that of Mystech but the sense of calm and stability was soon rocked as she looked at her sister in the bed next to her. Tears welled up in her eyes. Alison was dying and now not even Ororo could heal her. She was asking for Erika to help her? How could she do this? She had tried once before and she didn't succeed with her own white magicks. It was only when she tapped into her dark side that she was able to achieve the ressurection of that poor woman. She looked at Erika, her eyes turning a bright silver and surrounded with her salty tears. >

"Ororo.. I will try.. I am just... I.. I am afraid that if I go too deep that I will end up like my mother and Morgan and sometimes even Alison. I have always supressed that side because I don't want it to consume me. I don't want my hunger for power to outweigh my hunger for life... but I don't want Alison.. to die either... I will try it, Ororo.. but I want you at least to know that I am only doing this out of love for my sister and because of the dire situation we face... that way, if I go too far down this path, you will know I had good intention..."

< She walked up to her sister as she wiped the tears from her eyes. Erika was drawing upon all of her strength. She had to be centered and calm enough to perform this task. She looked down at Alison, her still body giving Erika just enough rage and anger that she needed to tap into her dark side. As she placed her hands over Alison's statuesque body it almost seemed like instantly there was some kind of static field in the air as the hair of Erika and Ororo began to almost stand up on end and slightly waiver in the air. As Erika opened her eyes, they were now beaming silver so bright that it almost looked like the headlights of a car. She waivered with the amount of energy that she had been channeling as she let it go and looked up into the air. >

"Powers that Be! Open the Spirit Gates! Lead me to my Kin! Go now without Haste!"

< A flash of dark bluish began to circle around the heart of Alison Marble as the spell was fully ignited as the energy BURST all around the room as it formed somewhat of a Vortex of Sorts with high speed winds. This was the entrance to the spirit gates of the Other Side, where all Spirits went when they were about to pass over to the next life. Suddenly, Erika's spirit left her body as a bluish transparent form of her hovered over her physical body as that fell to the floor. She looked at Ororo with a stern sincerity. >

"Goddess help me, Ororo..."

< Erika jumped right into the portal as she was transported to realm that almost seemed to be nothing but a vast bright barren desert valley. Thundered crackled in the background as tumbleweeds blew by. She saw the flickering of Spirits as her body was made solid and her feet touched the ground. >

"I summon thee Alison King! I summon thee!"

< Losing all of her inhibitions, Erika was now drawing on her full power source. She knew that later she would feel some regret but if she could save her sister, she was hoping that it would be well worth the cost. Erika awaited for the Spirit of Alison to appear before her, to answer her call. >
 
Limbo: throne room in the summit

<< moving to the center of her throne room. Morgan shakes her fist menacingly>>

THE TIME HAS COME! I shall open a massive portal between this "Otherplace" and TIMESQUARE NEW YORK CITY....the demons will RAIN down from the sky...the dark magicks and energy of this realm will rush through and enchant the city...and chaos will ensue....they will ALL see the power that I command!


<< the demons in the room cheered, danced and cried out with delight as Black raised his fist in support of his dark majesty>>

Black! assemble the hoards...and prepare to cross through the portal in moments! i shall move up to the plateau of power of this castle...the outdoor alter carved of stone where Belasco once cast his most powerful spells! it is the highest point of this mountain...one of the HIGHEST points of elevation in Limbo where the barrier between Earth and Limbo is weakest!!


<< as the demons within the castle began to get excited beyond restraint and Black roared for them to be silent....Spellbinder teleported to the plateau of power...a large platform that jutted out from the castle yet it was CARVED from the castle's stone iitself..into a five pointed star shape. the skies travled at high speeds at this elevation....and the winds and lightning were quite active and fierce as well. Morgan's now longer hair and evil jagged edged cape immediately began to blow b ack in the wind...as she raised her hands..thunder began to clap loudly..and blast more and more angrily as a chime sounded off...the chime was so LOUD and ominous that it could even be faintly heard through the safety of Ororo's garden...even though nothing would be able to harm those within the garden.>>


<< a pentagram of silver mystic flame appeared in the sky...raging and flaming against the winds...as it sparkled and shimmered...GROWING it its widthy and circumference....until finally in a foundation shaking BOOM...a stepping disc TEARS OPEN through the fabric of time and space...the disc is far larger than anyone from the six had EVER seen Morgan manifest....and its POWERFUL VORTEX begans sweeping up ALL demons from all around. of ALL sizes, shapes, strength levels, winged, flightless...ALL variations. the seemingly ENDLESS hoards of demons now crossing over from Limbo...to the UNSUSPECTING populace..of NYC!. the dramatic, POWERFUL shifting in Limbo's upper "atmosphere" causes the entire realm to shake and rumble....as the demons continue to pour through to EARTH>>
 
Ororo's citadle: the spirit realm

:: Alison Marble....Guardian...chaos witch, time mage, seer. Truly a powerful combination. But even a woman with a marble hard heart STILL has a heart..and deep within...there are FEELINGS. The strain, the grief of all that happened from the moment Erika arrived at Illustra...till just an hour ago when she sacrificed herself to stop Morgan from destroying the entire team of the Six, Alison has been content to live a life where few people were greatfull for the good that she did...and instead judged her for the way she was...without even KNOWING her...but at the moment of impact with Spellbinder's eldritch ballistic blast....she felt an odd RELEASE... no longer did she have to WORRY. No longer did she have to stand against the ungreatfull, hypocritical judgements of Cameron, Haleigh or even Erika. IT didnt seem to matter that she left Blaze and countless innocents to suffer Morgan's wrath. her heart and soul were WEARY and now she was free. Even Ororo couldnt compell her back, despite restoring her body. The ONLY chance they had....was if a BLOOD RELATIVE reached out to her. Ororo knew this...and she knew the BEST possible candidate for the task was ERIKA::


::having ignored Ororo's calls...and attempts to pull her back...now Erika was there...IN the realm. Ororo COULD have gone herself..but she knew it was inappropriate..with so many of Alison's blood relatives present. ::

Erika King said:
"I summon thee Alison King! I summon thee!"
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::she hears Erika's call..and it is slightly unnerving.. HOW was she here..and WHY?::

::Alison appeared before Erika. her coblat blue eyes opening..with that "popping" sound..before a cobalt blue outline of Alison's astral soul appears.::

Erika...why are you here?? Why have you come here to torment me as well!?...Leave me be!
 
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Erika King: Citadle/Spirit Realm

< Erika saw the form of Alison's Astral Soul appear before her as she felt a burst of happiness that she quickly repressed. She would have to be on Alison's level to do this. To understand her for what she truly was and what she wanted to be to other people. She looked at her sister her silver eyes almost blinding as she spoke to her. >

"Alison.. I have not come here to torment you at all. My brother did that enough to you while you were on the realm of Earth. I am here on a completely different reason and that is to make sure you do what you are destined to do... I know at times you are misunderstood and judged, but the people who matter respect and know that you do things out of the goodness of your heart. It is the reason you HAVEN'T killed Cameron, the reason you saved him twice against your best friend in the entire world. It was the Alison who saved Cameron the first night you met him from an untimely death and the Alison that was instrumental in the destruction of the Demon Mage in the Citadle of Mystech. I love you Alison and I always have..."

< She laid her head down as she continued, showing a moment of vulnerability. >

"And you and I both know that without you, nobody has a chance to live through what Morgan will put the world through. Innocent people will die as well as Morgan herself and possibly even Ororo. I know it's easy to let go now, Alison. I have wanted to let go many times, but I understood my purpose. You are the HEART of the Six. You are everything they wish they could be. You are powerful, intelligent and headstrong. Of course people are going to feel threatened by you. But now the task at hand is bigger than all of us. The Alison that protected her brother and sister from their demented mother when she was so young and the Alison who struck out on her own to follow her own path is the Alison that is standing before me here and now. I have given into my darker side to come here, partly on Ororo's request but on an even larger spectrum because I love you. I would die for you, Alison... Come back to us.. We need you know more than ever..."
 
Ororo's citadle: the spirit realm

::Alison put her hand to her chest. her typically cold , marble hard heart..began to BEAT anew....and she felt a warmth that she had ignored/denied for years....she couldnt help but feel the sincerity in Erika's words...and at that moment, she remembered their times as young sisters..the good moments...even the bad moments, where she defended Erika from their mother. it was all so HUMAN for Alison, who had spent YEARS trying to negate her own humanity...for POWER...but it was just ...a shield. and now...in this realm where there were no competitions, no bitchy battles..just the souls of two sisters...Alison...shed a tear.::


erika....I.......thank you....

::looking up....high above, there was a portal....which was being FIRMLY held open by Ororo...she looked back at Erika...and for the first time..in more than a DECADE...she said something that no one ever thought would come out her mouth or heart::


and ...i love you too

:: she embraced Erika...and at that moment...she felt herself and her sister being enraptured...and pulled back through the portal..back into the room in Ororo's citadle. Alison's soul reunited with her body...as she GASPED and sat upright in the canopy bed::

::COUGH ...COUGH!!!...GASP:: Ororo??.....Erika??
 
Blaze -- O's garden

** Loud roaring thunder clapped in the background of Ororo's calm gardens, which immediately caused Foxfire to spring to her feet. Breathing heavier, she sucked in the sweet air but her eyes were glued to the horizon not far from them. **

"Morgan....no.."

** She whispered to herself, Blaze could strongly feel exactly what Morgan was doing. Based on their rapport, Blaze and Morgan were able to sense what the other felt, even with Spellbinder's psi screen. Gasping with freight, Blaze's emerald eyes went wide. Her heart racing faster than ever before. She felt the extreme adrenaline rush coursing through her body. Guardian's own prediction was correct, the Seer knew all along, and she attempted to inform the others countless of times but only Blaze listened. And now, lady Ororo's words lingered in her mind as well. **

"ALL of you owe her a debt of gratitude. She did what NONE of you could have done. She stood against the power of the dark child...and allowed you to survive what was the most violent moment of this nightmare so far."

** Blaze could have sworn she heard the demons howling with triumph of the success their majesty had unleashed. Stepping around Haleigh and Cameron, Blaze strained her eyes to attempt to see what was really going on. But she already knew, her feelings and emotions mapped out the whole picture. **

"She's opening the stepping disks....Ororo and Alison were right. Time is drawing near....I only hope Ororo can help Alison before its too late."

** Foxfire felt the massive power shift just a few miles or so away. Stumbling back, she wrapped her arm around the trunk of the same Oak tree Alexis previously stood by. Morgan wielded so much anger and rage! It was overwhelming for Blaze, she had never in her life known Morgan to be this ruthless....this evil. Another roar of thunder made Blaze jerk in her footing. That same thunder belonged to Morgan, it was more louder and powerful then any other storm. **

"Alison tried to warn us....she showed me Haleigh's death or rather what was to come....and I can FEEL Morgan's destructive ways...her hordes of demons coming to the city."

** Fox felt like a fool for not listening to Alison enough or for even Morgan! Morgan admitted she was not herself and now it was coming undone. The inferno was beginning and Blaze felt it. Spellbinder was coming....for all of them...including Blaze! **

"We should have listened....and if Alison does make it, we owe her a deep apology and much needed gratitude and ANYONE who feels differently can speak to me about it personally!"
 
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